Thanks. Forgot to mention the table cost about $75 to build. 66” laminate countertop and 2x4. Only 36” to surface makes for easy access for stirring and inspecting the vessels. Steel leveling feet for my ancient basement floor also keep the wood off which should help sanitation.

I have a small sheet of 1/2" polyiso insulation between my boil kettle and the laminate countertop. Definitely no heat problems then. If I'm not mistaken, it takes much higher temps than 212F to warp the countertop, but I'm being extra cautious.